Description

How We LEAD
The Artist Royalty Manager will be responsible for maintaining royalty processes pertaining to Artist, Producer and other sound recording participant accountings. This is a key role to help ensure that we are accurately reporting royalties to artists and third parties in accordance with the applicable contracts and licenses.
This position affords the right candidate exposure to all aspects of artist royalty reporting and many key players in the business space. The right candidate will have a passion for music and be hungry to learn and grow in the business of music.
How You'll CREATE
Analyze artist contracts for royalty obligations and prepare corresponding contract brief summaries
Entry of royalty terms related to artists, producers or third parties into system. Create new accounts, add related royalty rates, link new products and run reports
Ensure all artist royalty contract entries are compliant with internal controls
Responsible for expense and recoupment analysis as it may relate to royalty accounts
Make any necessary system corrections or royalty adjustments
Manage period end tasks and payout reports
Manage vendor set ups and royalty payments
Serve as a point of contact for artist royalty clients
Coordinate and complete special projects as assigned and needed

Requirements

Bring Your VIBE
Minimum 3 years-experience in similar role at a recorded music company
Four year college degree in Business, Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience.
Proficient in reading and interpreting artist contracts and artist statements
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
Candidate must be detail oriented, a good decision maker and have a positive attitude
Self-motivated.
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in fast paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of royalty accounting systems

Benefits & Perks

Perks Playlist
Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

How to apply

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Universal Music Group

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Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company.

Job Details

Posted on May 16

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Full time

Mid